Gloria Muliro Biography: Sister, Height, Songs, Husband, Parents, Awards, Net Worth, Age

Gloria Owendi Muliro, known professionally as Gloria Muliro, is a popular Kenyan gospel musician, songwriter, worship leader, and motivational speaker.

She first gained widespread attention in the mid-2000s with soul-lifting songs sung in her native Luhya language and Swahili, blending contemporary gospel with traditional Kenyan sounds.

Her breakthrough hit “Sitolia” became a massive anthem across East Africa, establishing her as one of Kenya’s leading female gospel voices with a career rooted in faith, resilience, and powerful live performances.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Gloria Owendi Muliro
• Stage Name: Gloria Muliro
• Born: 1 April 1980
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: Emanyinga, Vihiga County, Kenya
• Nationality: Kenyan
• Occupation: Gospel Singer, Songwriter, Worship Leader, Motivational Speaker
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: David Muliro, Esther Muliro
• Siblings: Janet Muliro
• Spouse: Evans Sabwami (m. 2022)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Gloria Owendi Muliro was born on April 1, 1980, in Emanyinga, Vihiga County, Kenya.

She grew up as the fourth child in a family of seven to David Muliro (who passed away some years ago) and Esther Muliro. Her siblings include Janet Muliro and five others.

She began singing at a young age in her local church, Maranatha Faith Assemblies.

She attended Emanyinga Primary School for her KCPE, then St. Theresa’s Girls Secondary School (or Kalomo Secondary School in some accounts), where her love for music grew stronger.

She also worked briefly as a house help and teacher before focusing fully on music.

Her ethnicity is Luhya (Kenyan), and her religion is Christian.

Career

Gloria Muliro started her music journey singing in church from childhood and developed her talent through school and local ministry.

She released her debut studio album Omwami Aletsa (The Lord is Coming) in 2005, marking her entry into the professional gospel scene with songs performed mostly in Luhya.

She gained major recognition with her 2012 album Kibali, featuring the hit single “Sitolia” (featuring Willy Paul), which became one of her signature songs and earned her several Groove Awards and widespread airplay.

Subsequent releases and singles like “Follow You,” “Msaidizi,” “Narudisha,” “Ndiyo Yako,” and “Wacha Iwe” further cemented her place in Kenyan gospel music, known for emotional depth and worshipful style.

She has also served as a worship leader and motivational speaker at various events.

Gloria Muliro continues to release music, perform live, and inspire audiences through her testimony of faith and perseverance.

She remains active in ministry, mentoring younger artists and using her platform for encouragement and humanitarian work.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @gloriamuliro
• Facebook Handle: gloriaomuliro
• Twitter Handle: @gloriamuliroke
• YouTube Handle: Gloria Muliro Music

Personal Life

Gloria Muliro was previously married to Eric Omba Miko in 2009, but the union ended in divorce due to challenges including infidelity.

She later married Pastor Evans Sabwami in a low-key ceremony in New York in 2022.

Her husband, a pastor and engineer, brought three children from his previous marriage, and Gloria has warmly embraced her role as stepmother, often sharing joyful family moments including attending graduations.

She has no biological children of her own and speaks openly about the rewards and faith required in blended family life and second chances in marriage.

Discography

• Omwami Aletsa (2005)
• Kibali (2012)
• Sitolia (2013/2018)
• Follow You (2018)
• Msaidizi (2018)

Singles

• Narudisha
• Ndiyo Yako
• Wacha Iwe
• Matokeo, Kando
• Nataka Kuchat Na Yesu (featured, 2025)

Net Worth

Gloria Muliro has an estimated net worth of $1 million.

Her financial success comes primarily from gospel album sales and digital streaming, live concert performances across Kenya and East Africa, worship ministry engagements, motivational speaking, and related activities.